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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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So I just picked up a Rear Dana 44 that came out of a 87 xj I believe. It has 400,000 miles on it with everything going bad, it needs a total rebuild. So i have been researching everything trying to figure out what to do first since i want to rebuild the Whole thing.

Where do you think I should start on this project?
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 03:48 AM
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New seals, bearings, maybe gears depending upon their shape
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
New seals, bearings, maybe gears depending upon their shape
Okay cool thanks !

Like this ?
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/master-...4y-maskit.html

And yeah I was planing to go 4.10 gears because I think the pinion is bad
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Yes
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Is there any cheaper kits then that ??
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Since you are thinking of a gear change, some gear companies give a rebuild kit with each set
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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I'd also look into a LSD or locker since your already in there.
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